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Louisiana Permit Test
September 27, 2012
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Driving Skills
11th Grade
09/27/2012

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Term
What should you do when your car skids?
Definition
  • Let off the gas
  • Don't brake
Term
What should you do when a school bus stops to load or unload children?
Definition

stop at 30ft

wait till bus is finished 

 

 

Term
What should you do when approaching an intersection and the traffic light is red?
Definition
slow down and stop
Term
what should be done when two vehicles approach a four-way stop intersection at the same time?
Definition
person on right has right a way
Term
What should you do if unable to stop your car quickly enough to avoid a collision?
Definition
  • turn away quickly
  • maybe leaving roadway
Term
Accelerating to interstate speed before entering the first lane on an interstate highway is correct?
Definition
YES
Term
How can you improve your chances of surviving a collision three or four times better by doing what?
Definition
use seatbelt
Term
What does the law state as punishment for vehicular homicide in LA?
Definition
  1. $2,000 
  2. 5 years to 30 years
Term
What should you do if you pass your intended exit on an interstate?
Definition
Go to next exit
Term
Should you slow down on the interstate before you exit onto a deceleration lane?
Definition
NO
Term
What does a broken dashed yellow center line mean on the roadway?
Definition
two way traffic
Term
What should you do if you are tailgated?
Definition

slow down

tapbrake

Term
What does red reflectors mean on a roadway?
Definition
Wrong way or Do not enter
Term
what can you do to make night driving safer and easier?
Definition
clean window and headlights
Term
What is meant by "2 restriction" under a learner's permit?
Definition
only drive with one person, that person must have a class E, and must be twenty-one or older
Term
If you are in a turning lane, what must you do?
Definition
turn with signal on 
Term
Passing maneuver must be completed within how many feet of an approaching vehicle?
Definition
100 feet
Term
Can you cross legally a solid yellow line to pass another vehicle if this line is in your lane?
Definition
NO
Term
If you are involved in an accident, what should you do ?
Definition

stop, help injured, call police, exchange information,

and notify the insurance

Term
What are the proper lane changing rules?
Definition
Signal, mirror, blind spot, and check for cars coming in same lane
Term
What happens when you are driving in the rain or when water is on the road?
Definition
Hydroplane and stopping distance increases
Term
At intersection of a four lanes roadway, left turns should be made from what lane to what lane?
Definition
left to left
Term
Can you legally drive off the pavement and pass on the right side of a vehicle making a left turn?
Definition
NO
Term
Is it a good idea to turn on your parking lights when driving in bad weather?
Definition
NO
Term
What does a solid white line lane marking on the pavement mean?
Definition
danger to cross but not illegal
Term
Accelerating to cross an intersection quickly when the light changes to green is a very dangerous act?
Definition
YES
Term
It is unlawful to park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Definition
18 inches
Term
The general speed law for divided streets, unless otherwise posted is what?
Definition
35mph
Term
What does alcohol consumption do to you ?
Definition
slows down reaction, blur vision, and false feeling of confidence
Term
The general speed law for undivided streets, unless otherwise posted is
Definition
25mph
Term
It isn't illegal to park withini how many feet of an enterande of an emergency station?
Definition
20ft
Term
If you are convicted for vehicular homicide plus "DWI", your punishment can be to ?
Definition
$15,000 and up to 30 years in prision at hard labor
Term
State the four correct ways to enter an interstate highway
Definition
  1. Signal
  2. look for opening in traffic
  3. speed up to match the interstate speed
  4. merge into the right lane
Term
When approaching an intersection, it is correct to speed up when the traffic signal changes to green
Definition
FALSE
Term
you're required to stop 30 feet from a school bus if its red lights are flashing
Definition
TRUE
Term
A car suddenly swerves into your lane coming directly towards you. what should you do?
Definition
  • Brake hard
  • drive off road if necessary
Term
What does a solid white line marking between traffic lanes mean?
Definition
  • crossing is dangerous
  • mostly not illegal
  • use caution
Term
How can driving a night be made easier and safer?
Definition
clean windowshield and windows
Term
What is the legal distance for following an emergency vehicle responding to a call?
Definition
500ft
Term
Once alcohol enters your blood, what will lessen the effect?
Definition
Time
Term
When equal amounts of alcohol are consumed, a beer drinker will be less impaired than a whiskey drinker
Definition
FALSE
Term
When you drive at night, the law requires you to use low beam headlights
Definition

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

and when following within 200 feet of another vehicle

Term
If you discover that you are in a lane that must turn, what must you do ?
Definition
TURN
Term
What is a broken dashed yellow center line on the roadway signify?
Definition
  • Passing when safe
  • two way traffic
Term
Your chances of surviving a collision are three to four times better if you do what?
Definition
belt buckled
Term
What does red reflectors in the center line of the roadway signify?
Definition
Wrong way or Do Not Enter
Term
Hydroplaning becomes complete at about what speed?
Definition
55mph
Term
On a dry roadway a good way to maintain a safe distance is to use what rule?
Definition
2 second rule
Term
When may a driver pass on the right side?
Definition
two or more lanes in the same direction
Term
State four many important things you can do when driving on an interstate highway
Definition
  1. do not stop in acceleration lane
  2. plan your trip and know your exits
  3.  do not slow down on any interstate lane
  4. never stop and back up on shoulder
Term
what can you do if your car begins to skid
Definition
  1. do not brake 
  2. steer in direction of skid
  3. no gas pedal
  4. no panic
Term
state four proper lane changing rules
Definition
  1. check your mirror
  2. look over your shoulder
  3. check for other drivers
  4. signal your intention to other drivers
Term
What are you required to do when you see an emergency vehicle driving toward your vehicle on a call?
Definition
pull over to right and stop
Term
what is the best way to avoid a collision?
Definition
turn quickly
Term
what is the legal age to acquire a driver's license with restrictions?
Definition
the age of 16
Term
when you are overtaking a motorcyclist and intend to pass, you should?
Definition
  • have same right as you
  • keep space
  • pass with care to reduce wind blast
Term
how many days ahead of your expiration date can you renew your driver's license? 
Definition
180 days
Term
how can stress affect your driving?
Definition
  1. emotional
  2. impulse
  3. risk-taking
  4. accident prone
Term
Following emergency vehicles responding to a call closer than 500 feet is?
Definition
Illegal
Term
To avoid driver fatigue, how often should one stop to rest?
Definition
two hours
Term
When is it legal to turn right on a red signal light?
Definition
  1. after a stop
  2. check for traffic
  3. check for people
  4. make sure there is no sign
Term
What does alcohol consumption do to you?
Definition
  1. slows down reaction and blur vision
  2. false feeling of confidence
  3. impairs your concentration and dulls judgement
Term
Accelerating to cross an intersection quickly when the light changes to green is a very dangerous act?
Definition
YES
Term
it isnt legal to park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Definition
18 inches
Term
Can you legally drive off the pavement and pass on the right side of a vehicle making a left turn?
Definition
NO
Term
It is a good idea to turn on your parking lights when driving in bad weather?
Definition
NO
Term
What can you do if you are about to be hit from the rear?
Definition
  1. Brake
  2. Brace yourself b/w the steering wheel and the seat back
  3. Press the back of your head against the head rest
Term
what is a person possessing a learner's license restricted to do?
Definition
  • Driving with more than one person
  • Drive with person that is twenty-one or older
Term
How to reduce hydroplaning?
Definition

Reduce speed

Good tire tread

Correct pressure

Term
What must you do to avoid driver fatigue?
Definition

stop every two hours

should not drive more than 6 to 8 hours a day

Term
You must dim your bright headlights within how many feet?
Definition
200ft
Term
How can you replace your lost, stolen, or destroyed license at any driver's license office?
Definition
  1. Apply in person
  2. proof of who you are
  3. if minor parent needs to sign
Term
When you change your address, you must appear at any driver's license office within how many days for correction?
Definition
10 days
Term
If you are caught without eye glasses or contact lens , what happen?
Definition
your license may be suspended
Term
Approximately how long does it take for alcohol to reach the brain?
Definition
twenty minutes
Term
How can you avoid last second moves of drivers?
Definition
10 to 15 seconds
Term
Traffic convictions and accidents for how many years?
Definition
five
Term
Must motor vehicles give pedestrians the right of way at pedestrian crossings?
Definition
YES
Term
what is the best lane to drive in?
Definition
Right lane
Term
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Definition
STOP
Term
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Definition
Railroad crossing
Term
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Definition
Yield
Term
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Definition
No U-Turn
Term
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Definition
No left turn
Term
[image]
Definition
4-way intersection
Term
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Definition
right lane ends
Term
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Definition
Slippery when wet
Term
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Definition
Side Road
Term
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Definition
School Crossing
Term
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Definition
Merging from right
Term
[image]
Definition
Highway end 
Term
[image]
Definition
Highway begin
Term
[image]
Definition
two way traffic
Term
[image]
Definition
Do Not Enter
Term
[image]
Definition
Keep right
Term
[image]
Definition
Go straight or Left Only
Term
[image]
Definition
Center Lane
Term
La Child Restraint Law
Definition
  1. Birth to 20lbs - rear facing infant car seat located in the middle of back seat
  2. 20lbs to 2 years - car seat
  3. 3-4 years - booster seat
  4. 5 years and over - regular seat belt
Term
BAC
Definition

Under 21: .02% BAC level

Over 21: .08% BAC level

Term
Single broken yellow lines
Definition
Can Pass
Term
Double solid yellow lines
Definition
No Passing
Term
Single solid yellow lines
Definition
No passing if yellow line is in your lane
Term
flashing yellow light
Definition
Use Caution
Term
Solid white line
Definition
Hazardous
Term
Single dashed white lane line
Definition
May be crossed when safe
Term
What type of lights must be used when weather conditions make visibility 500 feet or less?
Definition
Low beams
Term
2 second rule
Definition
have two secons between you and the car ahead of you
Term
Illegal things to do when they miss their exit
Definition
Stopping and backing up on the shoulder
Term
Estimated stopping distances
Definition

35mph = 106 ft

45mph = 161.5 ft

55mph = 228ft

Term
Can a driver under the age of 18 have his/her license suspended for a first offense conviction for reckless operation of a motor vehicle?
Definition
YES
Term
When exiting from an interstate highway, You should not 
Definition
Never slow down on interestate; wait for decelaration lane
Term
You can legally park to a fire hydrant at ?
Definition
15 ft
Term
Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?
Definition
Depressant
Term
What is the minumum fine for littering?
Definition
$50
Term
Minimum speed limit when driving on the interstate?
Definition
45 mph
Term
How much alcohol can the body process per hour?
Definition
0.015%
Term
It isnt legal to park within how many feet of a mailbox?
Definition
20 feet
Term
Examiners cannot give a driving test in a vehicle if it doesn't have what?
Definition
  1. brake tag
  2. currently license plate
  3. insurance
  4. horn or light must work
Term
When driving pass parked cars, you should look for clues such as?
Definition
  1. smoke from tailpipe
  2. back up lights (white lights)
  3. front wheels turning out
  4. brake light
Term
What type of light when you should use for driving in fog?
Definition
low beams
Term
What does LA safety belt state?
Definition
requires the driver and all front seat passengers
Term
What can happen to you for driving while your license is suspended or revoked?
Definition
  1. arrest
  2. court fine or jail
  3. additional suspension
Term
what should you do when approaching ab usy pedestrian crosswalk?
Definition
stop for pedestrian; they have right of way
Term
What is a sure sign of an immature driver?
Definition
Driving too fast, changing from lane to lane, not being able to back up your car, always blowing your horn, and playing loud music
Term
When shoulda headlights be on?
Definition

bad weather

30 mins before sunset

30 mins after sunrise

Term
When is it illegal and unsafe to overtake and pass?
Definition
  1. hill or curve
  2. 100ft of bridge or tunnel
  3. within 100 ft railroad crossing
Term
If your car plunges into water, what shoulda you do ?
Definition

Get into air pocket

Open door when pressure equal

dont panic several minutes to escape

Term
How can stress affect your driving?
Definition
  1. emotional
  2. impulse
  3. risk taking
  4. accident prone
Term
What does a merge sign on a interstate tell you?
Definition

adjust speed

move into lane when you can

Term
what shoulda you do if you must make an emergency stop on an interstate
Definition
  1. Pump brake
  2. signal
  3. turn emergency flashes on
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